Schools and colleges

There are 95 schools in Caerphilly county borough including 79 primary schools (9 which are Welsh medium schools), 15 secondary schools (1 which is a Welsh medium school) and 1 special needs school.

These pages provide parents, and pupils attending schools and colleges with information on education facilities and opportunities in the county borough.

	Find a School Search for schools in Caerphilly county borough.
	Schools term dates and closures School term dates, holidays, teacher training days and emergency closures. Also includes details of schools closed due to industrial action on 30th November 2011.
	Nursery school admissions Apply online for a nursery school place at one of our primary schools.
	Primary and secondary school admissions Apply online for a place at a primary or secondary school in Caerphilly county borough.
	School meals Download the latest menus and find out more about free school meals.
	Free school meals You could save up to £500 a year by claiming free school meals for your child. Find out if you are eligible and apply online today.
	School inspection reports Download the latest inspection report for your child's school.
	School travel passes Apply online for free travel to school.
	Breakfast clubs View a list of participating schools.
	School complaints There are other statutory processes for complaints and appeals relating to the curriculum, religious worship, admissions, Special Educational Needs (SEN), exclusions, staff grievance, staff disciplinary and teacher capability.
	School admissions appeals If your child has not been offered a place at your preferred school you can appeal this decision.
	Milk in schools One third of a pint of milk is provided each day during term time for each school child until the age of 7.
	School governors Information about how to become a governor and resources for established governors.
	Post-16 education options More about your options when you finish secondary school.
	Universities and colleges Details of the universities and colleges in Caerphilly and the surrounding South Wales area.
	Welsh Education Scheme The council has prepared a Welsh Education Scheme setting out how we deliver education services in Welsh and bilingually.